YEARLY HIGH
0.0359 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0336 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0347 SAR

2018 ALL to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ALL to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 0.0359. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 0.0336.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0024 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0343 to the December average rate of 0.0346, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0359 was up 6.12% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0339, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ALL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 180 SAR
2017 Average 158 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 168 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11.85 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0357
0.0341
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ALL to SAR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.0349, compared to 0.0345 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0349
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0345

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0014 SAR (High: 0.0350 / Low: 0.0336). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 SAR (High: 0.0350 / Low: 0.0346).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0014
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.0356) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0297), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0059 (+19.97%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.0356
2017 Avg (April) 0.0297

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0350 0.0336 0.0343
February 0.0354 0.0344 0.0349
March 0.0357 0.0347 0.0353
April 0.0359 0.0352 0.0356
May 0.0356 0.0343 0.0349
June 0.0356 0.0344 0.0347
July 0.0350 0.0346 0.0348
August 0.0349 0.0338 0.0344
September 0.0349 0.0343 0.0345
October 0.0347 0.0340 0.0344
November 0.0344 0.0339 0.0342
December 0.0350 0.0342 0.0346